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Rio Ferdinand believes that Tottenham Hotspur have a clear blueprint to beat Manchester United in the Europa League final and has revealed why he is concerned ahead of the big showdown in Bilbao.

Both Spurs and United are desperate to get their hands on the trophy after their abject Premier League campaigns, and there has been some fighting talk from the Red Devils ahead of the game.

Ruben Amorim claimed Man Utd have an advantage since they know how Tottenham play, insisting that Ange Postecoglou’s men do not tend to throw any surprises.

The club’s captain has conveyed a similar sentiment, with Bruno Fernandes insisting Man United know what to expect from Spurs, who tend to play aggressively on and off the ball.

Rio Ferdinand says Spurs can exploit Man United’s Achilles heel

Ferdinand has said the aggression and physicality associated with Tottenham have proven to be United’s undoing time and again this season.

The Red Devils legend suggested that Ruben Amorim’s men have simply not been able to keep up with any Premier League side physically for 90 minutes this season, and he fears that it could be more of the same in the final.

Ferdinand told talkSPORT: “The worrying thing for me from a Man United perspective is that…I’ve always said it, I’ve said it on my podcast for the last couple of months, physically we can’t keep up with any team in the Premier League.

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“If they go man to man and go toe-to-toe with us, we’re at a disadvantage because our profile of our players at Man United are not players that can run as hard and as fast, and as long, and they’re not as powerful as other teams.

“That’s a big thing in the Premier League. In Europe, we’re overpowering every team. There’s only one team I’ve watched us play against in the Europa League that we struggled against and thought, ‘Ooh, that was a bit too close for comfort. Rangers, who are more akin to a Premier League side, are physically.

“That’s the concern for me in the final playing against a Premier League team, who have beaten us three times, that physically can, minimum, match us.”

Tottenham are not preoccupied with what Man United do

Spurs can take confidence from their flawless record against United this season, but from the noises coming out of Tottenham, it appears that their players are not overly focused on the opposition.

When asked about going up against United, Bissouma insisted Spurs are only focused on being at their best rather than worrying about what Ruben Amorim’s side do.

A fresh report has shed light on who Fabio Paratici might turn to replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham Hotspur head coach this summer, with the Italian expected to be back working in an official capacity at the North London club this summer.

It appears to be an open secret that Fabio Paratici will return to Tottenham in a formal role this summer when his FIFA ban expires, two years on from resigning from his position as the club’s managing director of football.

Some sources over recent weeks have reported that Paratici will have the final say on who takes over as Tottenham head coach this summer.

Just a few days ago, it was reported by TEAMtalk that Spurs had set their sights on former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli, and it has now emerged that the Italian director will be in favour of the move.

Who does Fabio Paratici want to replace Ange Postecoglou?

This latest update comes from The Sun, who back up claims we have heard over recent months with Ange Postecoglou set to leave Tottenham irrespective of what happens in the Europa League final.

The outlet says that Paratici, whose return to Tottenham will soon be confirmed, is a fan of Farioli, even though he has just presided over Ajax’s dramatic collapse, which has seen them being pipped to the Eredivisie title by bitter rivals PSV Eindhoven.

Farioli is ‘highly-regarded’ at Spurs because he has delivered at both Nice and Ajax despite working on a shoestring budget at both clubs.

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The publication adds that Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola, and Oliver Glasner continue to rank highly on Tottenham’s managerial wishlist.

Two Italian managers are unlikely to be next Tottenham boss

Paratici also has close ties with Simone Inzaghi, but he is unlikely to be able to bring the Italian manager to Tottenham as he is expected to remain at Inter Milan next season.

Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, who is currently out of work, also has a good relationship with Paratici as a result of their time together at the Old Lady.

However, the 57-year-old is not thought to favour a move to the Premier League since he does not speak English.

Manor Solomon’s agent has made a significant admission about the Tottenham winger’s future, casting doubt over a summer move to France amid growing interest from several clubs.

Manor Solomon has certainly impressed on loan at Leeds United this season, with the Israeli winger scoring ten goals and assisting 13 times in the Championship.

The Tottenham Hotspur loanee was even the one who grabbed a 91st-minute winner in Leeds United’s clash against Plymouth Argyle – a goal that ultimately secured the Yorkshire club the Championship title.

Leeds United have been impressed with Solomon’s displays throughout the campaign, which is why it has been reported that Leeds are now working on a permanent deal for Manor Solomon.

Manor Solomon’s agent rules out Marseille switch

The soon-to-be Premier League side are not the only ones to have shown interest in the Spurs loanee, with Everton and Marseille also reportedly keen on securing Solomon’s signature.

Just yesterday, it was revealed that Marseille qualifying for the UEFA Champions League could convince Solomon to favour a move to Ligue 1.

However, Manor Solomon’s agent has now publicly spoken about the future of the 25-year-old winger. According to the agent, the Tottenham man is not considering a move to France at all.

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Speaking to Le 10 Sport, he said: “[Roberto] De Zerbi sent a message to Manor, but he told him that he could not play for Marseille for political reasons.

“It is difficult to play in another league when you have had a taste of the Premier League. Manor is having a great time at Leeds, but he is under contract with Spurs.

“He likes the Premier League, but in football, you never know… It all depends on what Daniel Levy wants to do.”

Leeds and Everton face battle over Tottenham’s Manor Solomon

Indeed, Tottenham are reported to be willing to sell Solomon, with a £15-£20 million valuation already placed on the winger.

As stated earlier, Leeds United are expected to face stiff competition from Everton, who are the other Premier League side said to have concrete interest in the Israeli international.

It has been suggested that Leeds are already preparing an offer for Solomon, and with the winger enjoying his football at Elland Road, it would be no surprise if he continues there next season.

Pedro Porro has revealed what the mood is around the Tottenham camp ahead of the Europa League final and has made clear what he and his teammates have to do when they step out onto the pitch in Bilbao.

This season has been a very strange one from a Tottenham Hotspur perspective, with the club having very different fortunes domestically and in Europe.

Things could not have gone much worse for Ange Postecoglou’s men domestically as they sit just one spot off the drop zone. Tottenham have registered more defeats this season than they ever have in Premier League history.

They have also been record-breakers in Europe, but for the right reasons. Spurs have broken a 64-year record by registering eight wins in the Europa League this season, which is the most games they have won in a single European campaign since 1961.

Pedro Porro reveals mood among Spurs squad ahead of Europa League final

Despite the continued poor results in the Premier League, Porro insists that the confidence of the Tottenham squad remains high ahead of the Europa League final.

The right-back claimed that there is a positive feeling inside the camp and urged his teammates to completely forget what has happened this season when they step onto the pitch for the final.

Porro told The Standard: “The truth is we have very good feelings. Ignoring the Premier League, we are feeling good, the job the team has done in Europe has been enormous, and I think we feel we’re in a good place. Those feelings have to carry over to the day of the final now.

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“We have to forget everything else because at the end of the day, we’ve worked very hard to get to this final. It’s very difficult to get to where we are in this Europa League, and it’s where we want to be.”

Porro is not taking Man United lightly

Tottenham have already beaten the Red Devils on three occasions this season and are looking to make it four at Bilbao.

However, despite their impressive record against United, Porro is not underestimating Spurs’ opponents, insisting that both sides will be determined to put things right on Wednesday after the campaigns they have had.

When asked about United’s struggles this season, the 25-year-old said: “Well, I don’t think they’ve lost in the Europa League. They’re a very good team, with a very good coach, no?

“In the end, they haven’t had the luck in the Premier League. It’s like us, isn’t it? But we’re two teams that know how to deliver, and it’s going to be a very beautiful final. I hope we’re the happy ones at the end.”

Micky van de Ven has admitted that everyone at Tottenham Hotspur are keen to go one step further than they did in the 2019 Champions League final by lifting the Europa League trophy on Wednesday.

It is funny how life works. As a boyhood Ajax fan, Micky van de Ven had his heart broken in 2019 when Lucas Moura produced a sensational hat-trick in the second half at the Johan Cruyff Arena to take the Lilywhites to their first ever Champions League final.

The night in Amsterdam will always be remembered fondly by the Tottenham faithful, but the campaign ended in heartbreak as the Lilywhites lost to Liverpool in the final in Madrid.

One can argue that the club still have not recovered from that night at the Metropolitano Stadium, with Mauricio Pochettino sacked as Spurs boss just months later and the Lilywhites struggling for sustained consistency ever since.

Micky van de Ven wants Europa League glory

Six years on, Tottenham now have an opportunity to banish the memories of the Champions League final once and for all as they once again make a trip to Spain to play Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Van de Ven, who was left heartbroken by the Lilywhites in 2019, is now looking to be a hero for Spurs and write his name into the club’s history books.

The Dutchman was informed that chairman Daniel Levy gifted every Spurs player an engraved watch in 2019 and was asked if he is hoping for a repeat this time out.

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Van de Ven responded to GQ Magazine: “In 2019 they were second, so it’s now up to us to make sure that we come first, and then we can see what might happen. I think I will treat myself with something special to always look at it and think, Ah, this is because I reached a European final in my career.”

Tottenham players are aware of what is at stake

From the noises coming out of the Spurs camp over the last few days, it is clear that the Tottenham players are acutely aware of just what winning the trophy will mean to the club.

Heung-min Son has said the Europa League final will be the biggest day of his life, with the Spurs captain admitting that he is keen to make history

Alan Shearer has weighed in on who the favourites are in the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United and has explained why it would be a huge disaster for the club that ends up on the losing side.

It cannot be overstated just how high the stakes are for both sides heading into the final, with both managers desperate for silverware and both clubs needing Champions League football ahead of the summer transfer window.

Gary Neville has said that he has a sickly feeling ahead of the game, given what is at stake, but he remains confident that United will get the job done against Tottenham.

Roy Keane has backed his Man United to beat Spurs, insisting that the history associated with the two clubs gives the Red Devils the edge for glory in Bilbao.

Alan Shearer fancies Tottenham to win final but not by much

Being a neutral observer, Shearer admitted that it is a very difficult final to call, insisting that there are more shortcomings than positives for the two sides involved.

The Newcastle legend revealed that he is leaning towards a Tottenham victory, given that they have beaten Man United on three separate occasions already this season.

Shearer told Betfair when asked about the Europa League final: “This match is pretty impossible to predict when you look at how bad both teams have been. Spurs have done really well against Man United this season, so due to their record against them, I’d say Spurs may be slight favourites.

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“There are more negatives than positives for both teams when you look at them. I really haven’t got a clue what to expect or what teams will turn up. It’s a bit of a flip of a coin.”

Spurs or Man Utd await a disaster if they lose Europa League final

Shearer is worried for whichever side ends up on the losing side at San Mames, admitting that the stakes could not be higher for both clubs and the two managers.

Given how far away Spurs and United are from challenging near the top end of the Premier League table, the pundit believes that Champions League qualification is a must for both sides.

Shearer added: “It’ll be a disaster for whoever doesn’t win. Given what’s at stake for both clubs, it could have an impact on the game. There’s so much relying on both teams, managers and both clubs’ short-term futures.

“There’s no exaggeration that both teams need an injection of five or six players to try and compete again, and that’s why the stakes of this game are enormous.”

A new report has shed light on Crystal Palace’s plans of keeping hold of Oliver Glasner as manager with the German having been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job.

While most outlets seem to agree that Ange Postecoglou will leave Tottenham at the end of the season, there appears to be no clear front-runner to replace the Australian, with a whole spate of managers continuing to be linked with the Spurs hot seat.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will know that various reports over recent months have claimed that Spurs are considering a move for Oliver Glasner, whose reputation has grown considerably since he replaced Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park last season.

Some sources have even claimed that Palace have started their search for Glasner’s replacement amid Tottenham’s interest, but it turns out that the South London club are a lot more relaxed about their manager’s future after winning the FA Cup

Crystal Palace are confident Oliver Glasner will stay as manager

Glasner guided the Eagles to their first major trophy in their history on Sunday after his side beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

The Telegraph claim that the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss, who only has one year left on his current contract, is now on the radar of several teams ahead of the summer.

However, the report asserts that Glasner has already begun talks with Palace over a contract extension.

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Palace are said to be confident that the 50-year-old will commit his future to the club and continue to build on the fine work he has done so far.

Steve Parish breaks silence about Glasner’s future

Palace’s co-owner and chairman Steve Parish has confirmed that discussions have taken place over a new deal for the club’s head coach.

He insisted that Glasner is going nowhere until the end of his contract next summer, but acknowledged that the club have to fulfil the 50-year-old’s ambitions to hold onto him beyond that.

Parish told The Telegraph about a new contract for the Palace boss:”We’ve been talking about it. For Oliver, it’s not about the things that maybe people think it’s about. Oliver wants to be part of something that’s going in a direction, same with all of us. Somewhere down the track, we’ll have a conversation and see what we all feel.

“Oliver will be here next year. Everybody knows the length of his contract. Beyond that, we’ll have to talk. We want to try and extend his contract. I’d love him to stay, but the club’s got to develop behind him, and the club has to show the ambition in terms of what we want to do to move it forward, for people to feel part of something. And if that all aligns, I think maybe he will.”

Mikel Arteta has aimed a thinly veiled dig at Tottenham Hotspur while sending a message to Arsenal fans after the club’s final Premier League home game of the season.

Despite looking really threatening for large parts of the season, Arsenal have once again ended the season empty-handed.

That has led some pundits to suggest that Tottenham would have had a better season than Arsenal if they win the Europa League, which certainly has not gone down well with the Gunners supporters.

It would seem that the Arsenal boss might have come across those comments as he has now aimed a barb at the two Europa League finalists.

Mikel Arteta points to Tottenham’s and Man United’s struggles

Following Arsenal’s final home game of the season against Newcastle, which the Gunners won 1-0 on Sunday, Arteta compared his side favourably to the likes of Spurs and Man United on how they have coped with adversity.

The Arsenal boss suggested that while other sides have crumbled when they have had key injuries, his side has maintained their levels throughout the campaign.

Arteta told Sky Sports: “Well, we are clearly very disappointed because we wanted to be here with the Premier League or the Champions League, and it is not the case.

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“But chasing a dream has its ups and downs, but make sure that it doesn’t get blurry and it does get recognised what we have done because any other team, and I have seen it with one injury, [you can end up] finishing eighth, 16th or 17th (currently occupied by Man United and Tottenham respectively).

“So this team to go through the season and sustain this level is incredible. We don’t want anyone to value it but me, as a manager, has to value what this team has done.”

A case of Deja vu for Arsenal and Spurs fans

Many will remember what Arsenal fans were saying when the Lilywhites were regularly competing at the top end of the table under Mauricio Pochettino, while their own side was missing out on Champions League qualification but were picking up the odd FA Cup here and there.

The argument of the Arsenal supporters at the time was that they had had better seasons since winning trophies was the only thing that mattered at the end of the day.

Spurs fans are well within their rights to flip around the same argument if their side is victorious in the Europa League, which would be a bigger achievement than anything Arsenal have managed in Europe throughout their history.

Tottenham face growing competition from Arsenal and Manchester City for Eberechi Eze, as the Crystal Palace star emerges as a serious summer target across the Premier League elite.

It is 2025, and Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with Eberechi Eze, a link that is all too familiar with Spurs fans.

It is not difficult to see why the Lilywhites remain interested in the Englishman, with Eze once more continuing to impress this season, scoring 13 times and assisting 11 more in a campaign that has seen him shine once again at Crystal Palace.

It was reported a few days back that Tottenham are ready to launch a transfer bid for Eberechi Eze, but their bid would be below the Englishman’s release clause, as the club are looking to secure a cut-price deal. However, it remains unclear whether Crystal Palace would be willing to entertain such an offer.

Arsenal and Man City enter the race for Eze transfer

Now, The Sun are reporting that while Tottenham are interested in signing Eberechi Eze this summer, two other English clubs are also monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation closely.

Manchester City are said to have been long-standing admirers of Eze, and with Kevin De Bruyne expected to leave the Manchester club this summer, the Palace talisman is viewed as a potential successor, with his Premier League experience and creative spark making him an attractive option.

Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on Eze’s progress, although they are reportedly not as aggressive in their pursuit, instead choosing to monitor the situation rather than force a move at this stage.

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Tottenham may need Europa League win to lure Eberechi Eze

The publication has also revealed that Eze’s future remains up in the air, and while Crystal Palace appreciate the Englishman’s loyalty to the club, there is a growing feeling that this summer will bring offers that could genuinely test their resolve.

Eze himself is reportedly keen to play UEFA Champions League football, and at the moment, Arsenal are the side in pole position to qualify for Europe’s elite competition next season.

Micky van de Ven has opened up on the touching story behind his shirt number at Tottenham, revealing the emotional reason that links him to a lost childhood friend.

Two years ago, Tottenham Hotspur completed the signing of Dutch centre-back Micky van de Ven from German side Wolfsburg.

The defender has gone on to make 49 appearances for Tottenham, scoring three goals and providing two assists in that time.

Indeed, his spell in north London has not been without its setbacks, as van de Ven has had to contend with several injuries that have sidelined him on multiple occasions.

Regardless, the Dutchman remains a crucial component in Ange Postecoglou’s system, with van de Ven’s sheer pace and recovery speed proving to be an asset that Tottenham have not been able to replicate elsewhere in the squad.

Micky van de Ven reveals the reason behind his number 37 shirt at Tottenham

The defender has been reflecting on his time at Spurs and has now revealed the emotional story behind his choice of the number 37 shirt.

According to van de Ven, the number was selected as a tribute to a childhood friend who tragically passed away.

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Speaking to GQ magazine, he said: “When I was 15 years old, my best friend Dimitri passed away. He was really sick and I always promised to make him proud.

“He was the person I always played football with so the day before he passed away, I promised him I was going to make sure I became a professional football player.

“When I made this beautiful transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, they said, ‘These are the numbers you can pick for your shirt.’ Number 37 was there. It was [Dimitri’s] favourite number when he was younger, so straight away I knew 37 had to be my number here.”

Micky van de Ven remains a vital part of Spurs’ defence

Van de Ven has surely made his childhood friend proud, with the Dutch defender not only playing at the highest level of English football but also representing the Dutch national team.

Despite the injury setbacks he has endured, the 24-year-old centre-back has continued to earn regular minutes, featuring 20 times across all competitions this season.